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Newby From Northern,BC

Hello all.. I apologize if this is a bit long winded....
Just joined up and I am sooo excited to be here and becoming a member. Why did I sign up?
I have been riding bikes since I was 12, starting with a Honda 50 Minibike. Graduated to a Yamaha 175 enduro when I was 17. Got my first BMW in 1978, when I was around 20yrs old which was a R90/6. Bought used from Philip Funnel BMW in Vancouver. A name synonymous with BMW and Riding Enthusiasts. At least here in BC.

And here is the kicker! Wanna know how great the BMW community can be? When I bought that R90/6, it was 1000 miles away from me, with no real way of getting it. I still only had my learners license for a motorcycle. I just knew it was the one I wanted.
To my surprise, Philip Funnel himself, the owner of the store offered to ride the bike up here, and I would pay for expenses etc, and the flight back to vancouver. I thought he was joking!

I was flabbergasted....Unbelievable. He did just that, delivered that bike to me, a 1000 mile trip, and even took my older sister out for dinner. A true inspiration for me at the time as I was so young. I have never forgotten that and never will.

I owned that bike for 4 years, took my drivers test on that bike, and passed with flying colours. A testament to how great it handled, even for a small guy like me..5'6" and 140lbs. I added a WindJammer Fairing to it and my biggest trip with the bike was from Prince Rupert, BC to San Diego and back. 7 weeks of pure bliss. And put over 30,000 miles on in three years.

I sold it (foolish I know), and later got a Suzuki GS100EX. Had that one for about 10 yrs, riding off and on. But to tell the truth, I grew to hate it.

Then came marriage and kids, and that bike was sold. The kids are now all grown up and I have been without for a long time...but next Saturday I will once again be the proud owner of a BMW....a 2002 R1150RT.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hello to the community and look forward to getting back into the Beemer saddle once again.

The pic I am posting is from the current owner, but will post others once it's MINE..lol.

Thanks to all of you for the support offered to riders and the friendships that develop as a result of people willing to share and help others.

The Salem, OR Rally is July 18-21, 2013, and I am likely going. Started learning on Dad's R50/2 when I was 11, riding in parking lots when 13, and been riding ever since. I had a few Japanese bikes between 1990 when I sold the R50/2 (Dad told me not to ride in traffic any more) and now have the modern day lightweight equivalent. It is the highest HP, lightweight Hexhead and I love it!

Thanks everyone. I have been on the site pretty steady since yesterday.

Perusing this site has already helped me in looking at some riding gear. Since I don't have any, and where I am from it tends to rain......a lot...I think I am going with the Aerostich Roadcrafter One Piece.

Its the "real world" reviews and recommendations found here that make any purchase perhaps a little more sound, being that others have had good/bad experiences.

Invaluable!

Especially when the purchase has something to do with safety, visibility, and overall protection. Not to mention a chunk of change.

The Salem Rally is also now on my radar and will be making every effort to attend.

Now I am on the hunt for Tank bags, and getting my iPhone hooked up and mounted somehow.

Ohhh.....maybe I better wait till I pick up the Bike.

Is my excitement showing.....wow....I feel like a little kid getting his first toy.

I have the Bike In Hand

Hi all, and thanks again for the warm welcome. Just got back from the Okanagan in BC where I picked up my new ride.

Didn't have much a chance on that day for riding other than about 2 hours in the saddle. Boy what memories flood back. Getting back on the beemer had me grinning from ear to ear. And numerous people gleaming at the bike as I road by. Not that I am the least bit of an egotist, it does provide a good feeling.

Surprised one of my boys when I drove up to his place and he was expecting to see me in my Truck...ahhhh... another great day and the sun was shinning.

I then had to, sadly, put the bike in a U-Haul to get it back home. Haven't had the time I've wanted to ride as yet, other than a few hours each day after work.

Hi Gertiektn,(Jim) yes we are in rain country for sure. I did go ahead a purchase an Aerostich Roadcrafter two piece, which of course is on b/o, so won't see it till end of Nov. I hope it does the trick.

So here is the bike, now owned by me, and a the picture I took, with my cam. All mine.

There is a Toy Run here tomorrow.....wonder how the Harley riders will feel about it?? Hahah. Good thing I know a lot of them.

Hello from a nearby neighbor

Originally Posted by HowieDolt

Hello all.. I apologize if this is a bit long winded....
Just joined up and I am sooo excited to be here and becoming a member. Why did I sign up?
I have been riding bikes since I was 12, starting with a Honda 50 Minibike. Graduated to a Yamaha 175 enduro when I was 17. Got my first BMW in 1978, when I was around 20yrs old which was a R90/6. Bought used from Philip Funnel BMW in Vancouver. A name synonymous with BMW and Riding Enthusiasts. At least here in BC.

And here is the kicker! Wanna know how great the BMW community can be? When I bought that R90/6, it was 1000 miles away from me, with no real way of getting it. I still only had my learners license for a motorcycle. I just knew it was the one I wanted.
To my surprise, Philip Funnel himself, the owner of the store offered to ride the bike up here, and I would pay for expenses etc, and the flight back to vancouver. I thought he was joking!

I was flabbergasted....Unbelievable. He did just that, delivered that bike to me, a 1000 mile trip, and even took my older sister out for dinner. A true inspiration for me at the time as I was so young. I have never forgotten that and never will.

I owned that bike for 4 years, took my drivers test on that bike, and passed with flying colours. A testament to how great it handled, even for a small guy like me..5'6" and 140lbs. I added a WindJammer Fairing to it and my biggest trip with the bike was from Prince Rupert, BC to San Diego and back. 7 weeks of pure bliss. And put over 30,000 miles on in three years.

I sold it (foolish I know), and later got a Suzuki GS100EX. Had that one for about 10 yrs, riding off and on. But to tell the truth, I grew to hate it.

Then came marriage and kids, and that bike was sold. The kids are now all grown up and I have been without for a long time...but next Saturday I will once again be the proud owner of a BMW....a 2002 R1150RT.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hello to the community and look forward to getting back into the Beemer saddle once again.

The pic I am posting is from the current owner, but will post others once it's MINE..lol.

Thanks to all of you for the support offered to riders and the friendships that develop as a result of people willing to share and help others.